1st Scout Master's Minute, presented at COH 5/26/06

Why am I involved in Scouting? It’s because of all of you.

You Scouts are the greatest, the best, hope for America... for the world.


You believe in honor,

…in a world where honor has lost much of its meaning.


You believe in doing your duty to God and your Country,

…in a country where school prayer has been outlawed… and many Americans don't bother to vote.


You believe in the the Scout Law,

…with 12 very demanding and specific points… you commit to ALL of them


You believe in helping other people at all times,

... You do this in a world where, liability is so feared, that when someone cries out for help… many people literally run the other way.


You believe in keeping yourself physically strong,

… You do this in a world where obesity is common place


You believe in staying mentally awake,

…in a country where drug use and drinking is not uncommon amongst your peers


And, you believe in keeping yourselves morally straight,

…you do this in a country where some of our own leaders don't even know the meaning of the term.


You ARE, the greatest, the best, hope for America … for the world ...you are the Future!

… YOU are the reason I’m involved in Scouting…

National Honor Patrol

The very best patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie - that special spark known as patrol spirit the National Honor Patrol Award is given to patrols whose members make an extra effort to have the best patrol possible.

Your patrol can earn the award by doing the following over a period of three months patrol may earn multiple award patches by meeting the requirements in additional 3 month time periods.

Have a patrol name, flag, and yell. Put the patrol design on equipment, use the patrol yell.

Keep patrol records up-to-date.

Hold two patrol meetings each month.

Take part in at least one hike, outdoor activity, or other Scouting event.

Complete two Good Turns or service projects approved by the patrol leaders' council.

Help two patrol members advance in rank.

Have at least 75 percent of members in full uniform at troop activities.

Have a representative attend at least three patrol leaders' council meetings.

Have eight members in the patrol or experience an increase in patrol membership.

Guys... lets get to work! I want to see all of Troop 150's Patrols qualify for this honor.
Andy